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Michael Christian Carlson
Jun 9, 2023
Michael Christian Carlson, a talented artist, devoted husband, and loving father to two sons, passed away on June 9, 2023, in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on January 10, 1970, in Moscow, Idaho. Michael possessed a unique and creative spirit, expressed through his art. Michael Christian Carlson's legacy will live on through his art and the memories he created with...
Teresa Ann Robinette
Jun 9, 2023
On June 9th, 2023 Teresa Ann Robinette, 74, passed away in Seattle, WA. Teresa was born on July 30th, 1948 in Greenwood, SC. Teresa was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 6 years and will be missed by many friends and family members.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Frank John Oslick
Jun 7, 2023
On June 7th, 2023 Frank John Oslick, 76, passed away in Bainbridge Island, WA. Frank was born on October 29th, 1946 in Ephrata, WA. Frank was a master mechanic in the automotive industry. Frank was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 28 years and will be missed by many friends and family members.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook family...
Virginia Frances Scott
Jun 6, 2023
Virginia Frances Scott, 100, of Bainbridge Island, WA passed away on June 6, 2023. She was born on October 25, 1922, in Hingham, Massachusett. She departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Additional information to be...
Stephanie Jenne Lichtenstein
Jun 5, 2023
On June 5th, 2023 Stephanie Jenee Lichtenstein, 52, passed away in Poulsbo, WA. Stephanie was born on February 12th, 1971 in Burbank, CA. Stephanie was a Poulsbo resident for over 10 years and will be missed by many friends and family members.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Paulette Z. Staab
Jun 3, 2023
On June 3, 2023 at 3 p.m., Paulette Staab went to be with the Lord following her battle with leukemia.
Paulette was beloved by many because of her loving kindness, practical advice, easy-going demeanor, gift with children, love for Jesus and books, and known by many children as the ‘library lady.’
She traveled the world, always seeking to make great memories with...
Anna Margaret Moody
Jun 2, 2023
Anna Margaret McGee Moody passed away peacefully, from congestive heart failure, in her new home at the Madrona House, on Bainbridge Island, Washington, where she had been living since January 2023. She was 97 years old. She is survived by four of her children, Fred Moody (Anne), Frank Moody (Jane), Patrick Moody (Suzanne DeCuir), Mary Jean Benson (Grant); seven grandchildren,...
Lacey Rondell Beecher
Jun 1, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lacey Rondelle Beecher, 29, of Suquamish, WA on June 1, 2023. She departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Additional information to be provided by...
Donald L. Bonker
May 30, 2023
Don Bonker felt abundantly blessed throughout his lifetime, notably proud of his beloved and gifted wife, Carolyn, and faith-based, socially conscious children – Dawn Elyse and Jonathan, as well as a rewarding career that spanned 50 years, including 22 years in public service.
As to his early life, the former U.S. Congressman was born in Denver, CO (1937), served in the ...
Thomas Edward Durnin
May 30, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Durnin of Yelm, WA, on May 30, 2023. He departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Additional information to be provided by the...
Thomas Arthur Harney
May 30, 2023
Thomas A. Harney (Tom) of Bainbridge Island, WA, passed away at age 79 on May 30, 2023.
Tom was born to Robert and Marion Harney on October 21, 1943, in Great Falls, MT. He attended parochial school in Great Falls after which he attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. He...
Patricia Anne Harris
May 28, 2023
Patricia Ann Harris, 74, of Bainbridge Island, WA passed away on May 28, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio and was cherished by many throughout her life. Additional information will be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.
Leona Matilda Rye
May 27, 2023
Leona Matilda Rye of Woodinville, WA was born Leona Alexanderson on April 26, 1935 in Monango, North Dakota. Her parents were Julius Caesar Alexanderson and Beulah Stewart. Leona passed away peacefully shortly after her 88th birthday on May 27, 2023.
Leona moved to Wenatchee when she was 13 years old. Her family decided the weather in North Dakota was too harsh...
David John Galas
May 27, 2023
Human Genome Project Pioneer, Entrepreneur, Inventor
David J. Galas, PhD, 79, passed away on May 27, 2023, at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was a renowned leader in the Human Genome Project, an entrepreneur, and an inventor of technology used for the first rapid-response Covid test. David was an internationally recognized expert in molecular biology and human genetics, and...
Douglas Watkins Cook
May 26, 2023
Captain Douglas W. Cook, U.S. Navy Retired
Captain Douglas W. Cook, U.S. Navy (Retired), passed away at home on May 26, 2023. He was 81.
Captain Cook was born on February 14, 1942 to the late Richard and Frances (Watkins) Cook. Upon graduation from high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Cook was recruited to play professional baseball. He opted instead to attend...
Sara Elizabeth Stoppels
May 25, 2023
Sara Webb Stoppels
Sara Elizabeth Webb Stoppels passed away on May 25, 2023, in Silverdale, WA, at the age of 95. She was born on July 31, 1927, in Blue Springs, MO. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in piano performance, Sara was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. In addition to being a fine pianist,...
Irving Ratner
May 24, 2023
On May 24, 2023, thirteen days after his 93rd birthday, Irving Ratner, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather, died peacefully, gently and comfortably, surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara.
Irv was born, together with his twin, Elliot, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the last child of eight. After moving to Los Angeles as...
Elizabeth Dampier Rabinowitz
May 24, 2023
Elizabeth ”Beth” Dampier Rabinowitz, a graceful soul who radiated kindness and an extraordinary beauty inside and out, died May 24th at home on Bainbridge Island, with her husband by her side following an almost two decade long struggle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.
She arrived on Bainbridge in 1981, after her graduation from the University of Oregon where she studied gerontology and...
Sharon Lee Neuswanger
May 24, 2023
Sharon Lee Neuswanger, age 79, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2023.
Sharon was born on December 23, 1943, in Salmon, Idaho, to Henry and Sarah (Sadie (Blasingame) Neal. She was the youngest of four children. The family owned the local JC Penney's store and apartment building on Main Street in...
Raymond Allen George
May 24, 2023
Raymond Allen George, 63, of Suquamish passed away suddenly at his home. Born in Bremerton, he has been a lifelong resident of Kitsap County.
Raymond was a member of the Suquamish Tribe and worked for many years as a fisherman as well as in the Tribal Fisheries.
Relatives and friends are invited to his service on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at...
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